Medical Receptionist - Casual
Location: CA, ON, Ottawa
Department: Health Services

Company profile:
Since 1973: Working together to make our community healthyGood health means more than just treating people when they are sick. Problems like poverty, addiction, and family violence can bring on illness – or keep people from getting well. At Sandy Hill Community Health Centre, we treat illness when it arises. We also work hard to create a healthy community, so that people stay well and get the most out of life, and we believe in:integrity | respect | equity | collaboration | empathy-------------------------------------------------------------------------------By applying to the posting I hereby acknowledge that the information I provide will be collected by #URL_3c6b46782f8bf4c402537a5580ce452d1391bb2140bbd3533f0546551d2dea02# under the terms of their privacy policy http://#URL_3c6b46782f8bf4c402537a5580ce452d1391bb2140bbd3533f0546551d2dea02#/privacy . Candidates, when hired by SHCHC as employees will provide data in under a separate process and be subject to SHCHC's Privacy and Confidentiality policies and procedures.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Depuis 1973: Travailler ensemble pour une communauté en santéUne bonne santé signifie plus que de soigner les gens lorsqu'ils sont malades. Des problèmes comme la pauvreté, la dépendance, la violence familiale peuvent causer la maladie – ou empêcher les gens de se rétablir. Au Centre de santé communautaire Côte de sable, nous traitons la maladie lorsqu'elle se présente. En plus, nous travaillons fort pour créer une communauté bien portante, pour que les gens restent en bonne santé et profitent de la vie au maximum, et nous croyons dans:l'intégrité | le respect | l'équité | la collaboration| l'empathie-------------------------------------------------------------------------------En posant ma candidature pour cette offre d’emploi, je reconnais que les renseignements que je fournis seront recueillis par #URL_3c6b46782f8bf4c402537a5580ce452d1391bb2140bbd3533f0546551d2dea02# et traités conformément à sa politique de confidentialité : http://#URL_3c6b46782f8bf4c402537a5580ce452d1391bb2140bbd3533f0546551d2dea02#/privacy. Les candidats embauchés par le CSCCS fourniront d’autres renseignements qui seront traités en vertu d’un processus distinct et sujets aux politiques et aux marches à suivre du CSCCS en matière de confidentialité et de protection des renseignements personnels.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Job description:
Internal/External Employment OpportunityPosition Title: Medical ReceptionistComponent/Team: Health ServicesStatus: Casual, no guaranteed hoursSalary Scale: $18.81 - $22.66 hourly, plus 4% vacation pay in lieu of benefitsStart Date: ImmediatelyPosition Description:The Health Services Medical Receptionist is an integral member of the Health Services Medical Reception Team providing a broad range of administrative services and support to the Health Services component of the Sandy Hill Community Health Centre.The Health Services Medical Receptionist shall provide the following services: reception services, telephone appointment services, personal appointment services and medical records services to the Health Services Component.Reporting Relationship:The Medical Receptionist reports directly to the Team Leader, Health Services Medical Reception Team.Application Deadline: November 13th, 2014 at 4:00 PM

Requirements:
Education and LanguageHigh school graduation diploma or equivalentUnder the Centre’s designation to provide French Language Services:-          French (oral expression): Advanced +-          French (oral comprehension): Advanced +-          French (reading comprehension): AdvancedFluency in English, both oral and written Professional ExperienceMinimum two years secretarial or clerical experience in a medical environmentExperience working with a broad range of populations, including: youth, street involved, people with or at risk of psychiatric disability, people with addictions, multi-cultural communities and disenfranchised groupsExperience working with electronic medical records Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesStrong interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skillsEffective communication skillsAbility to work under stress with multiple demandsAbility to use a capacity-building approach in working with clientsAbility to be flexible, cooperative and work as part of a teamAbility to work autonomouslyAbility to perform well under stress and to deal with multiple demands and unpredictable daysAbility to deal effectively with a diverse community of all ages and hard-to-serve clientsAbility to deal effectively with the publicProficiency in the use of computers and various software applications including Purkinje, Word, etc.Demonstrated flexibility, good judgment, tact, initiative &amp; creativityRespects and values the diversity of communities and individualsSensitivity and alertness to signs of a client in crisisPays attention to detailPleasant telephone mannerNon-judgmental attitude

Benefits:
For this position, in lieu of benefits, 4% vacation pay will be added to the position's salary.Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.  No phone calls please.Conditions of Employment:Hours of work will be developed in collaboration with the successful candidate to ensure a healthy work-life balance.  A schedule of work will be based on the Centre’s hours of operation and program requirements and may include some evenings.An offer of employment will be conditional upon the candidate completing a criminal reference check and linguistic profile to the satisfaction of the Sandy Hill Community Health Centre.By applying to the posting I hereby acknowledge that the information I provide will be collected by #URL_3c6b46782f8bf4c402537a5580ce452d1391bb2140bbd3533f0546551d2dea02# under the terms of their privacy policy http://#URL_3c6b46782f8bf4c402537a5580ce452d1391bb2140bbd3533f0546551d2dea02#/privacy Candidates, when hired by SHCHC as employees will provide data in under a separate process and be subject to SHCHC's Privacy and Confidentiality policies and procedures.